Genesis 32:1

Genesis 32:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
• New International Version (NIV)Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.

Context of Genesis 32:1

Jacob went on his way, and God’s angels met him. 2When he saw them, Jacob said, “This is God’s camp.” So he called that place Mahanaim. 3Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the territory of Edom.

Genesis 32:1 word by word

וְיַעֲקֹ֖ב הָלַ֣ךְ לְדַרְכּ֑וֹ וַיִּפְגְּעוּ־ב֖וֹ מַלְאֲכֵ֥י אֱלֹהִֽים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And Jacobיַעֲקֹבya‛ăqôb · JacobH3290
• wentהָלַךְhâlak · to go: wentH1980
• on his wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: journeyH1870
• and the angelsמַלְאָךְmal'âk · messenger: angelH4397
• of Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• metפָּגַעpâga‛ · to fall onH6293

Cross-references for Genesis 32:1

• Psalms 91:11For he will give his angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways.
• Hebrews 1:4So he became superior to the angels, just as the name he inherited is more excellent than theirs.
• 1 Corinthians 3:22whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come — everything is yours,
• Ephesians 3:10This is so that God’s multi-faceted wisdom may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens.

Commentaries on Genesis 32:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1The angels of God met him - Our word angel comes from the Greek aggelos, which literally signifies a messenger; or, as translated in some of our old Bibles, a tidings-bringer. The Hebrew word מלאך malach, from לאך laach, to send, minister to, employ, is nearly of the same import; and hence we may see the propriety of St. Augustine's remark: Nomen non naturae sed officii, "It is a name, not of nature, but of office;" and hence it is applied indifferently…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-32Verses 1-32 - Jacob Wrestles in Prayer 3. מחנים machănāyı̂m Machanaim, “two camps.” 22. יבק yaboq Jabboq; related: בקק bāqaq “gush or gurgle out” or אבק 'ābaq in niphal, “wrestle.” Now Wady Zurka. 29. ישׂראל yı̂śrā'ēl Jisrael, “prince of God.” 31. פניאל penı̂y'ēl = פנוּאל penû'ēl Peniel, Penuel, “face of God.” After twenty years spent in Aram, Jacob now returns to Kenann. As his departure was marked by a great moment in his spiritual life, so he…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Chapter Outline Jacob's vision at Mahanaim, His fear of Esau. (1-8) Jacob's earnest prayer for deliverance, He prepares a present for Esau. (9-23) He wrestles with the Angel. (24-32) Verses 1-8 The angels of God appeared to Jacob, to encourage him with the assurance of the Divine protection. When God designs his people for great trials, he prepares them by great comforts. While Jacob, to whom the promise belonged, had been in hard service, Esau was become…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1God promised Jacob protection when he needed comfort the most. Jacob's journey was a physical return to his homeland and a spiritual return to God's promised land. God protects his people and fulfills his plan.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1Ge 32:1, 2. Vision of Angels. 1. angels of God met him--It is not said whether this angelic manifestation was made in a vision by day, or a dream by night. There is an evident allusion, however, to the appearance upon the ladder (compare Ge 28:12), and this occurring to Jacob on his return to Canaan, was an encouraging pledge of the continued presence and protection of God (Psa 34:7; He 1:14).Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 32:1

• Jacob

In the dictionaries

• God
• Jacob
• Jacob, Israel
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Angel
• Ask
• Cast
• Deal
• Mercy
• Present

Commentaries on Genesis 32

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings